California Dreaming was the first of three demonstrations in my San Diego workshop this weekend with a very talented group of ladies from around the US. What a treat to make new friends every time I teach a class here in historic Balboa Park.

In addition to acquiring quite a few fresh flowers here in the land of sunshine, I couldn't resist splurging on some new vases. A girl's gotta have her bling! How I'll get these lovely ceramics home to Texas is a concern for another day, because today (and tomorrow) we make flowers bloom in brilliant color! Stay tuned for more pictures to come....!